Did you know...

Whether its migraines, back pain, fibromyalgia, rheumatic or persistent pain caused by accident, surgery or any other chronic illness, living with constant pain has a major impact on working and social life, as well as their mental health and their environment. According to the International Association for the Study of Pain, chronic pain affects approximately 20% of the world population and the Outaouais only, no fewer than 18 700 people are limited in their daily activities due to pain. * (OPHQ, 2007)

Did you know...

Whether its migraines, back pain, fibromyalgia, rheumatic or persistent pain caused by accident, surgery or any other chronic illness, living with constant pain has a major impact on working and social life, as well as their mental health and their environment. According to the International Association for the Study of Pain, chronic pain affects approximately 20% of the world population and the Outaouais only, no fewer than 18 700 people are limited in their daily activities due to pain. * (OPHQ, 2007)

ENSEMBLE pour un mieux-être

The Association of People Living with Chronic Pain is a non-profit community organization that has been providing support and information to affected people living in the Outaouais region for the past twenty years. Through conferences, support groups, pain self-management workshops and social and recreational activities, every year, the APLCP helps hundreds of people improve their condition and their quality of life.